Hillary and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of General
John Stanford. His life was marked by bravery and dedicated to the
service of his country. From Vietnam to the Pentagon to the public
school classrooms of Seattle, America is lucky to have been blessed by
General Stanford's leadership, compassion and vision. After thirty
years of military service, the General brought his own infectious brand
of courage and optimism to a new battle. He streamlined and
reinvigorated Seattle's schools, inspiring his students to strive for
excellence, and an entire community to believe once again in their
public schools. Our thoughts and prayers go to his wife, Patricia,
their sons, Steven and Scott, and the students, teachers, and schools
of Seattle.